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Monthly Report, January 31, 2019

Reports are posted on the State Library of Ohio website at https://library.ohio.gov/about/state-librarian-board/

Announcements

Website

Erin Kelsey Joins State Library Staff January 30, 2019

David W. Green Joins State Library Staff January 23, 2019

The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson selected as 2019 Floyd’s Pick Book Award Winner January 22, 2019

The vision of the State Library of Ohio is a Smarter Ohio where every Ohioan can access the necessary resources to

be engaged citizens, excel at their jobs, participate in the workforce, and pursue their passions and interests.

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Board President Krista Taracuk Recognized for Her Service By The State Library of Ohio January 17, 2019

NASA@ My Library Kits are Ready to Borrow January 11, 2019

State Library of Ohio bids farewell to Kathy Hughes January 4, 2019

2019 Summer Library Program Grants Available for Libraries January 3, 2019

Email Listservs • Erin Kelsey Joins State Library Staff – January 30 • David W. Green Joins State Library Staff – January 23 • Want to develop your leadership and project management skills? Apply by January 31 for ILEAD

USA – Ohio 2019 – January 17 • NASA@ My Library kits are ready for public libraries to borrow. Reserve one for your library today! –

January 11

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be engaged citizens, excel at their jobs, participate in the workforce, and pursue their passions and interests.

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• Resources libraries can download and use to help inform seniors about their Medicare rights –

January 10 • 2019 & 2020 Choose to Read Ohio program cycle officially kicks off this month – January 7 • 2019 Summer Library Program Grants Available for Libraries – January 3

Choose to Read Ohio

• Choose to Read Ohio (CTRO), a project of the State Library of Ohio and Ohioana Library, encourages public libraries, schools, families, and others to build a community of readers and an appreciation of Ohio authors, illustrators, and literature. CTRO produces a biennial booklist, selected by Ohio educators and librarians, to spotlight the diversity and quality of Ohio literature.

• The new 2019 & 2020 CTRO booklist features 20 notable titles for all ages by Ohio authors and illustrators, including Wil Haygood, Mary Doria Russell, Mindy McGinnis, Dav Pilkey, Brenda Woods, Pat Mora, Cynthia Rylant, and others. Download and share the booklist on the CTRO web page.

• Readers’ toolkits for the books on the new CTRO booklist are being posted to the CTRO web page. Twelve new toolkits are available now; the others are in development and will be posted as available. Each toolkit includes an author biography, discussion questions, activities, and links for further exploration of the book’s themes, topics, or setting.

• Download previous CTRO booklists, readers’ toolkits for all 95 books previously selected to CTRO since its inception in 2009, and additional information about CTRO: library.ohio.gov/ctro.

Exhibits, Displays, and Featured Library Collections

• Exhibits for 2019 will highlight two significant milestones: o NASA and the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 mission moon landing o Centennial of Ohio voting for ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

which guarantees the right to vote for all American women. Note: The 19th Amendment required approval by three-quarters of states and was certified for ratification into the Constitution in 1920.

Floyd’s Pick Book Award

• The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by Rafael López, has been selected as the fourth annual CTRO “Floyd’s Pick” book award winner, in memory of children’s literature expert, advocate, and librarian Floyd Dickman.

• The CTRO Advisory Council has also selected two Floyd’s Pick honor books for 2019: First Star: A Bear and Mole Story by Will Hillenbrand and Bark Park by Trudy Krisher, illustrated by Brooke Boynton-Hughes.

• The Floyd’s Pick book award is given annually to a book written by an Ohio author or illustrated by an Ohio illustrator that is representative of high-quality literature created for children. It is given to carry on the legacy of Floyd Dickman’s work to support and share children’s literature.

• To learn more about Floyd’s Pick, see: library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/library-programs-development/ctro/floyds-pick.

ILEAD USA – Ohio

• Applications for the 2019 ILEAD USA – Ohio program were received through January 31, 2019. This team-based library leadership program—co-sponsored by OhioNET—will have its three in-person sessions at Mohican State Park Lodge & Conference center in March, June, and October. Selected teams will be notified, and a public announcement made, in mid- to late-February 2019.

The vision of the State Library of Ohio is a Smarter Ohio where every Ohioan can access the necessary resources to

be engaged citizens, excel at their jobs, participate in the workforce, and pursue their passions and interests.

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List of New Acquisitions

• The list of new titles in the State Library Circulating Book Collection for January is available on our website at https://library.ohio.gov/collections/new-books/january-2019/.

LSTA

• Libraries may apply for an Open Grant at any time. Information on Open Grants can be found at: https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/lsta-grants/#AvailableGrants. Grants recently awarded include:

o Zanesville Local Schools o Morgan Local Schools o Logan County Libraries o Ohioana Library o Defiance City Schools

• LSTA funds were made available to support Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and Gatekeeper training in public libraries. Under this special grant program, public libraries could apply for up to $4,999 for a National Council of Behavioral Health Certified Instructor to provide training to staff and/or community organizations. This grant program was concluded on January 31, 2019 due to its overwhelming success, and will be reconsidered as a grant offering in future grant cycles. Grants recently awarded include:

The vision of the State Library of Ohio is a Smarter Ohio where every Ohioan can access the necessary resources to

be engaged citizens, excel at their jobs, participate in the workforce, and pursue their passions and interests.

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o Akron-Summit County Public Library o Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library o Andover Library o Mohawk Community Library o Euclid Public Library o Lorain Public Library o Minerva Public Library o Rocky River Public Library o Kirtland Public Library o Pemberville Public Library o Putnam County District Library

• Competitive grants awarded at the January State Library of Ohio Board meeting: o Licking County Library: $50,000

• ILS grants awarded at the January State Library of Ohio Board meeting: o Bucyrus Public Library: $20,142 (joining the COOL consortium)

• The Ohio Library Council received a grant of $11,050 for its upcoming collaborative conference—a daylong event bringing together libraries from the public, academic, and school library communities.

• The Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN) received a grant of up to $70,000 for the upgrade of the OPLIN web kit platform, utilized by public libraries.

• Questions on the LSTA program should be addressed to Cindy Boyden, cboyden@library.ohio.gov. NASA@ My Library

• The State Library of Ohio is pleased to announce that we are one of fourteen state library agencies selected to receive a 2019 NASA@ My Library grant with resources, training and support, and $5,000 in funding. NASA@ My Library is a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education initiative that will increase and enhance STEM learning opportunities for library patrons throughout the nation.

• The program includes circulating two different NASA@ My Library earth and space science kits to Ohio public libraries serving underserved STEM communities.

• In addition to this program, the State Library of Ohio has also been chosen to participate in a hands-on NASA STEM Workshop for library professionals in 2019.

• Questions about the NASA@ My Library Program should be addressed to Penelope Shumaker, pshumaker@library.ohio.gov.

Ohio Digital Network [Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) Project]

• Over 100,000 items from Ohio institutions are now published on DPLA's website. • Fifteen institutions from across Ohio have published records on DPLA. • ODN has promotional materials for interested institutions and patrons, including stickers and post-it

notes. To request promotional materials for your institution, contact Jen Johnson, jjohnson@library.ohio.gov.

• Jen Johnson and Penelope Shumaker are available to speak to cultural heritage institutions about DPLA and ODN. For details, contact Jen Johnson, jjohnson@library.ohio.gov.

• Penelope Shumaker is a Community Rep for DPLA and is available to speak about how to use DPLA for staff and patrons. For more information, contact Penelope Shumaker, pshumaker@library.ohio.gov.

• For those interested in being a part of the ODN or want to learn more, please visit the ODN Website and subscribe to the ODN listserv: https://lists.library.ohio.gov/mailman/listinfo/odn.

• Questions on DPLA or the Ohio Digital Network should be addressed to Jen Johnson, jjohnson@library.ohio.gov.

The vision of the State Library of Ohio is a Smarter Ohio where every Ohioan can access the necessary resources to

be engaged citizens, excel at their jobs, participate in the workforce, and pursue their passions and interests.

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Ohio Ready to Read

• Early Literacy 101 is a content-rich, fun, educational one-day workshop presented by Ohio Ready to Read. Early Literacy 101 emphasizes hands-on activities and easy-to-implement takeaways for storytimes and patron interactions. Registration is open for an Early Literacy 101 workshop at the Brunswick Library, Medina County District Library, on Friday, 3/8. Registration is FREE. Register here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/EL101_030819.

• Learn about Ohio Ready to Read, a collaborative initiative of the Ohio Library Council and State Library of Ohio that helps librarians to educate Ohio's families on the importance of early childhood literacy: www.ohreadytoread.org.

Ohio.gov

• Marketing and Communications worked with Governor Mike DeWine’s administration to add the State Library to the list of state agencies and to revise the description following the launch of the new Ohio.gov: https://ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/site/government/state-agencies

https://ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/site/tourism/topic-hubs/arts-and-culture

The vision of the State Library of Ohio is a Smarter Ohio where every Ohioan can access the necessary resources to

be engaged citizens, excel at their jobs, participate in the workforce, and pursue their passions and interests.

www.library.ohio.gov 274 East First Avenue · Columbus · Ohio · 43201 614-644-7061

• A feature of the new Ohio.gov pulls post from state agencies social media. On January 30, the

announcement on Facebook about Erin Kelsey joining the staff was displayed on the homepage of Ohio.gov.

Presentations

• Anne Kennedy gave a presentation to a group of OverDrive staff members about what she does as the administrator of the Ohio Digital Library (ODL). The ODL consortium is one of the highest-circulation OverDrive consortia in the country, and Anne let the OverDrive folks know some tips and tricks that she employs to increase circulation without over-spending. The well-received presentation was followed up with a tour of the OverDrive facilities, located in Cleveland.

• Janet Ingraham Dwyer was the introductory speaker at a 1/23 OhioNET webinar, “Feeding Hungry Minds and Bodies: Food Security Resources for Libraries,” led by representatives of Team Vittles.

• As part of his responsibilities at ALA Midwinter in Seattle, Washington, Evan T. Struble attended the State Library Agency Development Director meeting and gave a brief overview of what the State Library of Ohio is currently doing in terms of grant programs, consultation projects, training programs, and other statewide initiatives.

The vision of the State Library of Ohio is a Smarter Ohio where every Ohioan can access the necessary resources to

be engaged citizens, excel at their jobs, participate in the workforce, and pursue their passions and interests.

www.library.ohio.gov 274 East First Avenue · Columbus · Ohio · 43201 614-644-7061

Staffing

• David W. Green has joined the State Library staff as Infrastructure Specialist in the Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) Department.

o David’s primary role will be the day-to-day administration of the Sierra Integrated Library System (ILS) used to operate the State Library catalog. As such, he will be the primary IT support contact for the catalog and will work with State Library staff on maintaining collections and generation of report data. In addition, David will be tasked with maximizing ILS system capabilities by maintaining staff authorizations, locations and other system codes. He will serve as the Library’s primary OhioLINK Lead Implementer, attend related meetings, and implement OhioLIN K based projects. In addition, as an Infrastructure Specialist, David will be responsible for performing many duties that relate to administering the State Library’s server and network infrastructure, and well as providing general IT support to staff and patrons.

o David holds a Master of Science degree in Information Science from the University of Tennessee, and a Master of Arts in English Literature and Bachelor of Science in Specialized Studies from Ohio University. He was a member of the ILEAD USA Ohio Class of 2013.

o David comes to us from OhioNET, where he was a Technology Specialist for six years. Before OhioNET, he worked as a Reference and Instruction Librarian at Columbus State Community College (CSCC) for nearly three years. As a graduate student, David worked in Hodges Library at the University of Tennessee and as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Ohio University.

• Erin Kelsey has joined our staff as Library Consultant for Library Development. o Erin’s responsibilities include special projects such as coordinating ILEAD USA Ohio and

supporting Library Leadership Ohio. She will also consult with State Library staff, libraries, governmental agency employees and statewide professional groups on training needs and development of training opportunities. Erin will assist public libraries in their strategic planning process and foster ongoing collaboration and knowledge exchange among Ohio libraries.

o Active in her profession, Erin has published and presented on the state and national levels through conference presentations and webinars with the Public Library Association, Ohio Library Council, and Ohio Educational Library Media Association.

o Erin comes to us from Westerville Public Library where she was an Adult Services Manager for two and a half years. Prior to that, she worked at Worthington Libraries as an Adult Services Librarian for one and a half years and then Lead Librarian for nearly four years.

o Erin earned her Master of Library and Information Science from Kent State University and a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Ohio University. She was selected and participated in ILEAD USA Ohio in 2017 and Library Leadership Ohio Institute in 2016.

Summer Library Program/Summer Reading Program

• Through the generosity of the Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta, any Ohio public library may, at its discretion, distribute coupons good for one free child admission with paid adult admission to the Armstrong Museum to any 2019 SLP/SRP participant of any age. This incentive is an excellent tie-in with the “A Universe of Stories” space program theme. Instructions for obtaining the coupon have been posted to Ohio library listservs including Library Youth Services, OPLINlist, and SmLibs. Please contact Janet Ingraham Dwyer at jdwyer@library.ohio.gov if you work at a public library and need the coupon download link.

• Ohio’s Regional Library Systems are hosting SLP/SRP workshops to support your planning. Workshop dates and locations, with links to registration forms, may be found on the Ohio SLP/SRP website, library.ohio.gov/ohio-summer-library-program.

• Additional resources and supports for planning, including the annual “Community Connections” list of Ohio establishments that align well with the 2019 “A Universe of Stories” theme, are available on the Ohio SLP/SRP website.

• Contact Janet Ingraham Dwyer at jdwyer@library.ohio.gov with any questions about SLP/SRP.

The vision of the State Library of Ohio is a Smarter Ohio where every Ohioan can access the necessary resources to

be engaged citizens, excel at their jobs, participate in the workforce, and pursue their passions and interests.

www.library.ohio.gov 274 East First Avenue · Columbus · Ohio · 43201 614-644-7061

Take 5

• Registration is open for the eighth annual Take 5 event for teen and youth services specialists. Take 5: We’re All in This Together will take place at the Chillicothe-Ross County Public Library on Friday, May 3, with optional activities on Thursday, May 2. Attendees will explore trauma informed care for teens and adults, mindfulness and attention, and workplace creativity; enjoy an Activity Fair (hands-on fun with tech toys, crafts, and more) and a delicious BBQ lunch (vegan and gluten-free options available); and hear from a panel of teen participants. Registration is just $25. To register: www.surveymonkey.com/r/Take5_2019.

• Take 5 is a day of dialogue and discovery for public library teen and youth services specialists, school librarians, and other youth advocates. Take 5 is a peer-to-peer event, planned and produced by collaborating librarians with support from host libraries. Take 5 is also supported by the State Library of Ohio with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The event takes place at a different Ohio location each spring. Past attendees call Take 5 energizing, affirming, and inspiring. Visit the Take 5 web page and like the Take 5 Facebook page.

Tours

• The Central Ohio Chapter of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) toured the library on January 30, 2019. The tour was arranged by State Library Reference Librarian and CO-ASIS&T Chair-Elect Phil Willke. Marsha McDevitt-Stredney prepared packets and organized and guided the tour which included: a welcome by Ann M. Watson, Association State Librarian for Library Services; an overview of Library Services and tour of Special Collections by Nicole Merriman, Manger, Research & Catalog Services; an overview the federal and state depository and tour of government publications by Kirstin Krumsee, Library Consultant – Government Information; an overview of the Ohio Talking Books Program by Tracy Grimm, Manager, Circulation & Special Services; and a digitization demonstration by Shannon Kupfer-Trausch, Digital Initiatives Librarian.